Certificate of Online Teaching
The Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) offers a foundational faculty development series designed to prepare instructors to design, develop, and facilitate high-quality online courses. This enhances faculty readiness for online teaching by introducing best practices, backward design, alignment, scaffolding, assessment strategies, engagement, innovative technology use, and quality standards applicable across all program delivery formats. Participants also have the opportunity to connect with peers who share a commitment to online learning, fostering a collaborative network of online instructors who understand online teaching and learning.
We are committed to helping faculty with:
- Planning a new course or revising an existing course
- Creating your course with best practices and high-quality standards
- Enhancing your skills as an online educator
Description of Online Teaching Series Courses
Planning Your Online Course
- Planning Your Online Course is a faculty development course designed to empower instructors with the essential skills to create an effective and engaging online learning environment. Participants will learn how to create an organized course outline that provides a clear and structured pathway for student learning. They will develop measurable learning objectives or competencies that ensure students achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, participants will design an assessment plan that aligns with these objectives or competencies, facilitating accurate measurement of student progress and success.
- This course is ideal for faculty members seeking to enhance their online teaching strategies and deliver high-quality educational experiences.
Developing Your Online Course
- Developing Your Online Course Participants will create detailed lesson plans that foster student engagement and success. They will design learning activities aligned with course objectives and assessments, ensuring a cohesive and purposeful learning experience. Additionally, participants will develop rubrics to clearly define assessment criteria and support consistent evaluation. The course also focuses on selecting high-quality learning materials that align with course goals, helping faculty curate resources that enhance the online learning experience.
- This course is ideal for faculty who want to focus on developing engaging, high-quality learning assignments and assessments that align with course goals, which enhance the online learning experience.
Teaching Your Online Course
- Teaching Your Online Course is a faculty development course designed to prepare educators to teach in the dynamic environment of online instruction. Participants will learn essential pre-course activities to ensure a smooth start to set the stage for success. This course emphasizes the importance of cultivating a sense of community from the outset, fostering student engagement and connection. Faculty will also develop techniques for establishing and maintaining a strong instructor presence, enhancing student learning throughout the course.
- This course is ideal for faculty members who want to effectively manage and inspire their online classrooms.
Ready to partner with us?
If you’re interested in working with our team to design a customized online learning experience for your faculty, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to discuss your needs or visit our Professional Development page to explore more.